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Important Reminder: HPSM Covers Doula Services

Doula services are covered for HPSM Medi-Cal, CareAdvantage and HealthWorx members during pregnancy, birth (including still birth), abortion and miscarriage (pregnancy loss). 

Doulas provide:

  • Emotional and physical support to patients. 
  • Online and in-person visits.
  • Up to eight total prenatal and postpartum visits.

Direct eligible members to our new doula webpage at www.hpsm.org/doula for information about doula services, including coverage details, how to start seeing a doula and answers to frequently asked questions.